Side Saddle

The term side saddle is an equestrian term used to refer both to a riding style and to a particular type of saddle. When riding side saddle, the rider sits aside rather than...

Horse Saddles Basics

The saddle you choose depends on the kind of riding you do. There are general purpose saddles, hunt-seat saddles, western saddles, dressage and show saddles. The saddle tree, the frame on which the saddle...

Massage

Benefits: Improves muscle tone and increases range of motion Increases flexibility and performance Balances the body by treating it as a whole instead of individual parts Alleviates muscle pain and tightness Reduces inflammation and swelling Promotes healing by improving...

Trot Diagonals

Trot is a two-time, diagonal gait with a moment of suspension after each step. The legs move in diagonal pairs like this, left hind and right fore together, then right hind and left...

Fruit and Vegetables for Horses

Horse feed can be very bland and boring. Ocassionally your horse will appreciate fruit and vegatables added to their feed to add variety and flavour. Below is a general list of safe and...

Bran Mash

Bran mash was traditional feed used to “clear a horse’s gut” but it is also often given as a treat or when the weather is cold to give the horse a warm meal...

Horse Saddles Basics

The saddle you choose depends on the kind of riding you do. There are general purpose saddles, hunt-seat saddles, western saddles, dressage and show saddles. The saddle tree, the frame on which the saddle...

Winter Horse Blanket

When the cold winter weather hits, many horse owners automatically bring out the...

Show jumping team manager sacked

British show jumping squad performance manager Derek Ricketts has been sacked following the team’s “disappointing” results in 2009. Mr Ricketts, who has been team manager since 2002, says he was warned that his position...

Showjumping seeks new performance manager

British showjumping is advertising for a new squad performance manager following the Great Britain team’s poor showing last year. The move follows a review of the high-profile post after Britain finished eighth in the...

Horse Clipping

In the wild Mother Nature provides warmth for horses via a long, protective coat that grows in the cold season and is shed when the weather warms up. If you are a horse owner,...

Prevent Dehydration

While most horse owners naturally monitor their horse’s water intake during the hot...